Just Stuff We Love

Kids Boots You will Lust For

I’m not sure when it happened but kid’s wear has taken a fashion turn from frilly and cutesy to ultra chic. We’re not saying there isn’t a place for bows on shoes, but mini versions of adult boot styles are hard to resist on little feet.

One of our favorites is the pediped Naomi Flex. The black patent leather boots with quilted upper will make you wish pediped made footwear for adults too. They are easy to get on the smallest of feet and ultra light, making them comfortable for early walkers.  They also come with the patented Flex Fit System, which allows you to adjust the fit of the shoe for extended wear.

Cold weather options are just as cute (especially the Flex Harper in fushia).

Pediped is easy to order online. Sign up for their newsletter and you’ll also hear about all the great deals – because the only thing better than fashionable footwear is great looking styles at a bargain.

Life-Changing Gifts

Got someone who’s hard to buy for on your list? Just get them a goat! Oxfam’s Unwrapped gift-giving program is not just a great way to shop for the person who has everything, but also an amazing opportunity to introduce little people to the warm-fuzzy feeling of philanthropy. Our kids picked out pressies for their grandparents and had a blast choosing from: a goat ($58), eight schoolbooks ($22), nine bags of seeds ($30), a chicken ($15), a beehive ($100) and much more. Once you choose a gift, Oxfam sends the recipient a gift card telling them all about the present that has been delivered to a community in need on their behalf. It’s a gift that makes everyone feel good. oxfamunwrapped.ca

Water Bottle With Built-In Filter

Many of us use water filters when we’re at home, but on-the-go, we’re at the mercy of whatever comes out of the tap. Now Brita has come up with a BPA-free, dishwasher safe water bottle that can filter your water when you’re not at home.

The compact water bottle comes in adult and children’s sizes and each water bottle has a built-in filter that lasts for 300 uses.  The filter reduces chlorine and chemicals while leaving a healthy level of fluoride in your drinking water. We love that the pop up lid is easy enough for the smallest hands to use.

Award Winning Doll

We’ve bought dolls for our kids before, but never found one quite like this. Baby GoGo is a doll that appeals to boys and girls alike. Its soft body, sweet face, open and close eyes and bright neutral outfits make the doll fun to interact with for children of all ages – our kids especially like carrying Baby around in the Baby GoGo Moses bed (thanks to its handy straps!) or tucking the doll in under a cozy blanket at bedtime. The doll comes with pj’s, a blanket and illustrated storybook, whie other accessories include the Moses bed, cotton canvas diaper bag (complete with cloth diaper!) and playtime outfit. babygogodoll.com

Best Baby Clothes

Peekaboo Beans’ fall infant collection is in and, as usual, we wish this stylish line came in grown-up sizes! (Sizes range from baby to 8 for both boys and girls.) This season, we love the versatile dresses that turn into tunics after a growth spurt and cozy fall jackets for boys with removable hoodies and soft fleece lining. As usual, the moms at this B.C.-based company have thought of everything, including flat, seamless stitching and ironed-on care tags so nothing pokes or scratches sensitive skin. We also like the reversible styles and adjustable pant lengths that mean your child gets more wear out of every outfit! peekaboobeans.com